Dissipated English barrister Sydney Carton and French aristocrat Charles Darnay both love the same woman, Lucie Manette, but she only loves Darnay; Carton recognizes this and willingly sacrifices his life to save Darnay from the guillotine the sake of his love. Best adaptation by far of the lengthy Charles Dickens novel. Received Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Editing.

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